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Chicago's Rise Against began in 1999 when ex-88 Fingers Louie bassist Joe Principe
tapped area vocalist Tim Mcllrath for a new project rooted in the sound and social vision of traditionalist hardcore. Joined
by fellow 88 Fingers vet Dan Precision on guitar and, eventually, drummer Brandon Barnes, Rise Against signed to Fat Wreck
and issued The Unraveling in 2001. Extensive touring followed, leading to their sophomore outing, 2002's Revolutions Per Minute.
After solid response from fans and critics alike, as well as a stint on the high-exposure Warped Tour, Rise Against left the
Fat Wreck fold for DreamWorks/Geffen. By this point, guitar duties were being handled by Chris Chasse (Reach the Sky). Rise
Against made their big-time debut in August 2004 with the grandiosely titled Siren Song of the Counter Culture. |
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